SmartThings Support

Favorites in the SmartThings Classic app

Favorites in the SmartThings Classic app let you instantly access your favorite devices and Routines. You can view device status and actuate devices and Routines with a single tap.

To view your Favorites in the SmartThings Classic mobile app:

Tap the Dashboard

Add devices and Routines to your Favorites

Tap the Dashboard

Tap the large star icon to add your first Favorites

After you’ve added some Favorites, tap the three dots in the top right then Manage Favorites to add more

Select the devices and Routines you wish to add to your Favorites

Tap Done

You can also add devices and Routines to your Favorites from their respective lists within My Home and Automations.

To add devices to Favorites from your Things list:

Tap My Home

Select the device you wish to add to Favorites

Select the star icon in the top right

To add Routines to Favorites from your Routines list:

Tap Automations

Select the star icon in the top left of the Routine icon

Note: Your Favorites are not shared between shared users. Each person can choose their own Favorites and tailor their SmartThings experience to their own individual needs. Learn how to invite people to share your Location here.

Trigger your devices and Routines from Favorites

Tap the Dashboard

Under Favorites, tap the device or Routine icon to actuate*

*Note: Some devices do not have actions and cannot be actuated, such as motion sensors. Other devices, such as thermostats, may not have a single set action and cannot be actuated from the Favorites section. Instead, tapping these icons will take you to the device details page for more options. You can also tap and hold icons to open the details.

Rearrange your Favorites

Tap the Dashboard

Tap the three dots in the top right

Tap Rearrange Dashboard

Tap, drag, and drop the icons to rearrange your Favorites

Tap Done

Remove devices and Routines from your Favorites

Tap the Dashboard

Tap the three dots in the top right

Tap Manage Favorites

Deselect the devices and Routines you wish to remove from your Favorites